BBBS Receives National Gold Standard Award
Recognizing a higher level of achievement, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas has received the 2016 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Gold Standard Award. BBBS of Central Texas is one of only 16 agencies, out of 300 nationwide, to receive this recognition. The award, presented by the Nationwide Leadership Council, recognizes the agencies that improve their financial revenues and provide high-quality programming for children.
“I am so proud that our agency has been honored with the Gold Standard Award for 2016,” said Carlos Barbosa, BBBS’ board chair. “Simply put, meeting the criteria for this award means that we grew our revenues, which allowed us to serve more kids, while still maintaining our high quality standards. As Board Chair, I feel honored to have the opportunity to work with such a great and dedicated team, and I couldn’t be more proud of the work that our staff and our leadership team does every day. This is independent confirmation that we are doing the right things for our Littles, the youth of Central Texas.”
“BBBS received Gold Standard awards in 2010 and 2011. Receiving the award two years in a row resulted in us getting the national Pinnacle Award in 2011,” said Brent Fields, CEO of BBBS of Central Texas. “The following year we were recognized as the Best Board in America (BBBS) and runner-up to Best Agency in America (BBBS). Receiving this national award again is a great honor. It also puts us in the top 5-7% of all BBBS agencies. It is a tremendous privilege to serve with this award-winning team at BBBS, and credit also goes to our amazing volunteers, donors, and supporters who continue to invest in our transformational work and mission.”
Agencies receiving the Gold Standard Award met or exceeded the following two goals, among others, in 2016:
- Achieved a higher rate of mentoring success based on national criteria
- Increased revenue by 5% or more
As a Gold Standard winner, BBBS of Central Texas is also a candidate for the Best Agency in America award which will also be awarded by the Nationwide Leadership Council in the Spring.
